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Subtract 7/40 from 56/28

1^st number: 2 0/28, 2^nd number: 7/40

56/28 - 7/40 is 73/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
   56/28 = 56 × 10/28 × 10 = 560/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   7/40 = 7 × 7/40 × 7 = 49/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/280 - 49/280 = 560 - 49/280 = 511/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/40
6. In mixed form: 133/40

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